Gloucester Rugby Academy – Athletic Evolution

Kevin Mannion (Gloucester Rugby Academy): Building autonomy and giving something back

Posted April 13, 2020 Athletic EvolutionPosted in Applied coach, Applied coaching, Coach development, Podcast Interviews

Kevin Mannion is the Academy Head of Performance at Gloucester Rugby. In this episode Kevin discusses: His Rugby League career. How academy success is built of longevity of staff. Making yourself redundant as a coach. Being vulnerable enough to ask others for their expertise. Involving parents in the academy journey. Positively affecting parent/athlete conversations. How […]

Ask the Expert: Kevin Mannion (Gloucester Rugby Academy)

Posted August 19, 2019 Athletic EvolutionPosted in Ask the expert

Kevin Mannion is currently the Academy Performance Manager at Gloucester Rugby. Previously he has worked with Leicester Tigers, British Tennis and Wigan Warriors. He is also a former Rugby League athlete, playing for both Great Britain and England students, as well as playing professionally for Oldham. 1)What has led you into youth sport? I have […]